[Answered] Bought a secondhand Honda Steed 400, PIN code missing

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Warpspeed
Member since October 2021 • 107 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Honda Steed 400

Posted on August 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1814 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda Steed 400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Thunderbolt
Member • 29 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Honda Steed 400.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 148 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Honda Steed 400.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 107 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Honda Steed 400's key code issue!

August 15, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 25 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Honda Steed 400 as well.

August 16, 2024 Reply

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